It is fair to say that the last few weeks have been difficult for the Thunder in terms of injury. JRE and Poku both suffered injuries before the New Year and will miss a significant number of games. Losing both players weakened the Thunder’s depth at center, a position where the Thunder were already feeling the absence of Chet Holmgren keenly.
Jaylin Williams, Oklahoma City’s second round draft pick in 2022, played minutes the last week as Coach Daigneault attempted to plug the holes in the Thunder’s front-court. Last night against the Magic, Williams suffered an ankle injury and we do not when he will be back from injury.